Neubauten in Graz and a short trip by train, airplane and car home
I went to the Neubauten concert with Audrey, Anika, Annika, Johannes and a few of Annika's friends. It was really quite low tempo, relaxing and beautiful. We were in the front row and it was picture perfect. The last time I saw Neubaten play they were selling CDs of the live concert and this time was the same. I think the CD is going to be pretty wonderful. I also managed to have an off by one error with my clean clothing. So I bought a shirt too.

Seeing Neubatuen was a nice end to my trip to Europe, holding Audrey five feet from Blixa singing was pretty dreamy. While I'm sad that I was unable to extend my stay, I really enjoyed improving my German and I look forward to working on it more when Audrey returns. She's going to be even better by the time that we see each other again. I was also quite happy to see everyone in Vienna, Prague and Graz. It was great to see Daniel and Anika with their first baby. It was also awesome to visit the Metalab and to spend time doing laser graffiti with Michi. Soon some of monochrom will come to San Francisco and we'll get to spend more time together. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone again so soon.

In just four hours I must wake up (though it's unlikely that I will sleep) and head to the train station in Graz. I'll take the train to the Südbahnhof in Wien and switch trains for another station. Hopefully Michael will meet me with a few cases of Club Mate and I'll be able to check it into my luggage at the CAT station. I think if I don't drink a Mate, I will be very silly by the time I get to the airport.

In the next few weeks, I think good things will happen. Big changes are coming in my life and I hope they're as good as I believe them to be. I'm going to miss Audrey but I'm certain that things will be even more wonderful when we see each other next.